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Lecce police close gaming hall and impose €1,400 penalty
The closure and penalty affect a gaming hall’s ability to operate in Lecce.
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Appointment
Singapore names Tan Sin Heng Daniel as Gambling Regulatory Authority CEO
The appointment will change the leadership of Singapore's gambling regulator when Teo leaves in June.
MotorCity Casino announces $65m renovation and expansion in Detroit
Operators and investors can weigh MotorCity’s planned hotel expansion alongside its separate debt lawsuit.
ANJ sets anti-fraud priorities for French operators after 2025 reviews
Operators need to address retail oversight and internal reporting conditions for Pari Mutuel Urbain’s full approval.
Brindisi court annuls gaming-device sanction over insufficient evidence
The ruling requires enforcement bodies to establish a device’s gaming functions before applying sanctions.
World Gaming and IGE Rome plan launch of responsible-gambling study
The study could inform responsible-gambling messaging used by operators and policymakers.
Comtrade Gaming advances Brazil operator negotiations after content certification
Certification enables Comtrade Gaming to pursue Brazilian operator launches, with operations expected to begin with an operator.
KSA finds minors rarely access licensed Dutch online gambling
Operators may need to adopt technical measures to address the identified account and bank-detail verification weakness.
German government drug commissioner calls for stronger action against illegal gambling
The debate affects enforcement priorities and the regulatory standards facing legal gambling businesses in Germany.
ANJ reviews operators’ 2025 anti-fraud and money-laundering plans
Operators must address ANJ requirements on fraud, money laundering and terrorist-financing controls.
Robinhood restricts US event contracts over insider-trading risks
The restrictions and Massachusetts dispute shape which prediction-market contracts Robinhood can offer US users.
IBJR opposes Lula’s proposed nationwide online gambling ban in Brazil
A nationwide ban could reshape Brazil’s market, but Congress would need to act.
Rio Branco bans gambling advertising at municipally backed events
Operators and event contractors must account for the local advertising ban and its contract-linked penalty.
Washington DC council member urges lawmakers to regulate illegal iGaming
A proposed regulated market could change the rules for gambling operators in Washington DC.
Brazil’s federal self-exclusion platform records 462,831 registrations
The registration and duration figures show the scale and terms of a federal self-exclusion tool affecting authorised betting operators.
CFTC secures temporary injunction against Arizona action on prediction markets
The injunction temporarily blocks Arizona action while the CFTC develops frameworks for prediction markets and event contracts.
Appointment
Singapore GRA names Tan Sin Heng Daniel as chief executive
The appointment changes the leadership of Singapore’s national gambling regulator.
Illinois casinos report $515.8 million in Q1 2026 gaming revenue
The quarterly revenue figure provides operators and investors with a measure of casino performance in Illinois.
Appointment
Continent 8 appoints Cris Kuehl as chief data, information and AI officer
The appointment assigns responsibility for data and AI strategy at a supplier serving the iGaming and online sports betting sector.
Kansas casino revenue reaches $106.4m in Q1 2026
The quarterly figure provides operators and investors with a measure of Kansas land-based casino performance.
US lawmakers urge CFTC to strengthen prediction-market oversight
The request could increase regulatory scrutiny of prediction-market contracts and enforcement.
Uganda gaming regulator reaches more than 10,000 students with gambling-risk campaign
The campaign brings the regulator’s underage-gambling prevention message to students across two districts.
Macau collects MOP25.80bn in gaming taxes in Q1 2026
Gaming taxes accounted for nearly nine-tenths of Macau’s current government revenue in the quarter.
Santa Catarina court upholds betting-account ban over responsible-gambling breaches
The ruling supports operators’ use of account restrictions when users breach responsible-gambling rules and service terms.
Tender
Minas Gerais lottery extends deadline for public consultation contributions
Prospective bidders and other participants have more time to submit views on the future lottery procurement.